Job Description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.


Since 1858, we've helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.


Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits -

all recognising the contribution you bring

Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge

focus on Health & Safety

We care about you and your family. That's why we offer

enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we're committed to supporting you every step of the way. Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to

support, inspire, and uplift women across the business

.

Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household

, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments. Opportunities for

career progression both at home and abroad

Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which

bring together employees

with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

Staff discounts

including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

Join us as a

Loader

at our Ashington factory, where you'll be a key part of a dynamic, multi-skilled production team. You'll help produce high-quality concrete products in a collaborative and safety-focused environment. Must adhereing to our Health & Safety requirements, with continuous commitment to a zero harm culture, be enthusiastic and highly motivated. Excellent communication and team working skills are essential and experience within the industry would be preferable. The ability to be flexible is an advantage. You will be working with factory stackers to make sure they are stacking safely and in the correct bays and checking yard for stock checks as required.


To work in a loading team responsible for loading and/or unloading vehicles with finished goods for onward delivery to customers or inbound site transfers. With the seasonal nature of sales demand, shift work will be required. As demand falls during the winter, the post holder may be required to work in the factory as required. You will also inspect, carry out and ensure that plant routines are regularly adhered to and that the cleanliness

of the plant mechanism, plant area, adjacent buildings, and equipment are at all times properly and regularly inspected, cleaned in accordance with site instructions.

You will be driving both clamp and fork lift trucks.

Who You Are

You're a proactive and enthusiastic team player with the skills and mindset needed to excel in a fast-paced production environment. Here's what makes you a great fit:

Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a flexible approach to supporting team goals. Ability to work independently, solve problems, and meet deadlines in a high-pressure setting. Physically fit and capable of performing manual labor, including lifting and carrying. Experience operating and maintaining automated equipment and mobile plant is desirable. A health and safety-focused individual committed to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. Forklift driving experience is desirable

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.